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Sufosm and Islam cannot be seperated, in the same way that higher consciousness cannot be seperated from religion. Sufism is at the heart of Islam. This book tries to present an overview of its meaning.
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Shakykh Fadhlalla Haeri was born in Iraq, and is descended from several generations of renowned religious leaders from the Holy City of Kerbala. A naturalised Canadian citizen he combines knowledge of the spiritual teachings of the East with a keen understanding of the West. Educated in Britain and America he was formerly active in the oil industry and international business. Now living in Pretoria, South Africa, he is dedicated to explaining and spreading the true Islamic heritage. His other books include: Keys to the Quran, Garnet Publishing and Journey of the Self, HarperSanFrancisco, 1991, 0062503766.
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Hardbound. Condition: As New. New. Contents Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Definitions of Sufism. 2. The early development of Sufism. 3. Sufi orders. 4. Basic Sufi concepts. 5. The way of the Sufi. 6. Pseudo Sufism. 7. Sufi practices. 8. Sufi states. 9. Sufism and Orthodox Islam. 10. The role of the Sufi. 11. Sufism and society. 12. Sufism in modern times. 13. Sufi biographies. Index. The Thoughtful Guide series is for serious spiritual seekers looking to deepen their knowledge of a particular religion. They are very accessible overviews of the history and the benefits that a particular religious practice can bring to the reader well researched and well balanced. The authors eschew fundamentalism and excessive simplifications mapping out paths that can be followed with the mind as well as the heart. Sufism is the heart of Islam. Its key is an inner light and awakening an outer courtesy and service to humanity. It relates to Islam much as the mystical tradition does to Christianity but far more prominently. With authors like Rumi achieving all time popularity Sufism is increasingly acknowledged as a spiritual answer to modern materialism. This introductory guide describes its origins and background the relationship with Islam and its spread throughout the world. It covers what it means to be a Sufi and the relevance of Sufism in modern life. Biographies of prominent Sufis and a selection of writing make this an indispensable guide to this profound tradition. 127 pp. Seller Inventory # 58419
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